Blurry/fuzzy screen (Mac mini M2 and Xiaomi 23.8" C1 FullHD)

[butter1234]

Hello.

A week ago I've bought Mac mini M2 8GB and Xiaomi 23.8" FullHD monitor.

I am facing an issue where it's unusable. Screen is blurry.

I've attached some files with my Display settings.

Also, when I'm booting my Mac mini. Screen is black until it reaches Log in screen and it shows "HDMI" at the top. I don't see Apple logo at all.

I've tried this one: https://github.com/xzhih/one-key-hidpi and it's not working.

Thank you.

 

[Chuckeee]

Just wondering, how much did that monitor cost?

 

[butter1234]

Just wondering, how much did that monitor cost?

Hey. It costs around 200 dollars.

 

[Fishrrman]

Of the different resolutions, which one are you using ?
Have you tried the "default" resolution of 1920x1080 ?

What inputs does the display support ?
Which one are you using ?

What are you connecting to "on the Mini end" ?
HDMI port or USBc ?

 

[butter1234]

Of the different resolutions, which one are you using ?
Have you tried the "default" resolution of 1920x1080 ?

What inputs does the display support ?
Which one are you using ?

What are you connecting to "on the Mini end" ?
HDMI port or USBc ?

I am using native 1920x1080. (no HiDPI for 1920x1080 resolution).

Monitor supports HDMI and VGA I believe. It's blue connector with 2 'things' to attach cable to. https://i.ibb.co/hXC66DC/IMG-20230823-165341064.jpg

I am using HDMI to HDMI (cable that came with the monitor)

 

[Fishrrman]

You might try a DIFFERENT HDMI cable if you have one around.

More suggestions:
Try an HDMI (Mac end) to VGA (display end) adapter/cable. Others will come in and yell "don't use VGA, it's an analog signal", but I suggest you try it anyway if you can't get a clean image with HDMI-HDMI.

Amazon.com: Hdmi To Vga Cable

Amazon.com: hdmi to vga cable

www.amazon.com

I previously used a VGA connection to an earlier Mac, and it worked fine.

Try USBc (Mac end) to HDMI (display end):

Amazon.com: Usb C To Hdmi

Amazon.com: usb c to hdmi

www.amazon.com

 

[butter1234]

You might try a DIFFERENT HDMI cable if you have one around.

More suggestions:
Try an HDMI (Mac end) to VGA (display end) adapter/cable. Others will come in and yell "don't use VGA, it's an analog signal", but I suggest you try it anyway if you can't get a clean image with HDMI-HDMI.

Amazon.com: Hdmi To Vga Cable

Amazon.com: hdmi to vga cable

www.amazon.com

I previously use a VGA connection to an earlier Mac, and it worked fine.

Try USBc (Mac end) to HDMI (display end):

Amazon.com: Usb C To Hdmi

Amazon.com: usb c to hdmi

www.amazon.com

Thank you. I will buy both of cables and try it. I will get back here with results.

 

[mcnallym]

looking at the images you posted then if you find that unusable then I suggest you return he monitor and buy a 5k Apple Studio Display as anything below that pin sharpness is going to look unusable to you.

 

[butter1234]

looking at the images you posted then if you find that unusable then I suggest you return he monitor and buy a 5k Apple Studio Display as anything below that pin sharpness is going to look unusable to you.

It's unusable. I can't believe that 1200 euros PC does this. Buying Mac is my biggest mistake so far.

 

[chrfr]

It's unusable. I can't believe that 1200 euros PC does this. Buying Mac is my biggest mistake so far.

It's not the Mac, it's the display. If you get one of these, it will be much sharper, and it's not much more money:
LG 24UD58-B: 24 Inch Class 4K UHD IPS LED Monitor | LG USA
These currently sell for about $270 in the US.